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Melody Mellinger
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Nature Photographer, Bird Lover, Wife and Mother

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It's been another beautiful snowy day here in Pennsylvania!

Dark Eyed Junco photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
Dark Eyed Junco perched in the Crabapple Tree during a heavy snow shower. There are clusters of vivid red crabapples hanging from the branches surrounding the bird.
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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White Throated Sparrow eating berries for breakfast on a chilly winter morning.

Photographed near Abingdon, Virginia, with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
White Throated Sparrow perched in a bush and holding a red berry in its beak.
January 18, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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I had the opportunity to do a little birdwatching in Southern Virginia this week while my husband worked on an electric generator at a nearby farm.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
Song Sparrow foraging in the brush. Song Sparrow foraging in the brush. Song Sparrow foraging in the brush.
January 18, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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A few photos from last week's snow storm.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon #snow
January 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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The Nuthatch was a frequent visitor during Tuesday's snow and freezing rain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon #snow #winter #weather #cold
A White Breasted Nuthatch hangs upside down in the Crabapple Tree on a snowy morning. A White Breasted Nuthatch in the Crabapple Tree surrounded by the sparkle of freezing rain.
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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A few House Finch and Junco photos from Tuesday's snow and freezing rain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon #snow #winter #weather #cold
House Finch perched on a branch and surrounded by ripe crabapples that perfectly match his rosy feathers. Dark Eyed Junco perched in the Crabapple Tree with snowflakes falling around it. House Finch clinging to a branch of the Crabapple Tree while the wind whips the falling snow around it. Dark Eyed Junco perched in the Crabapple Tree with freezing rain beginning to coat everything.
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Eastern Bluebird on a frosty autumn morning.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
Eastern Bluebird perched in the Crabapple Tree on a frosty autumn morning.
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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It feels like forever since I've both felt good enough and had the time to get my camera out and watch my backyard friends but today it all came together!

Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
A Tufted Titmouse in the Crabapple Tree after a morning rain shower. A House Finch in the Crabapple Tree on a rainy autumn morning. Eastern Bluebird in the Crabapple Tree on a rainy autumn morning.
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Eastern Bluebird on a beautiful autumn afternoon.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
October 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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American Robin on a rainy autumn morning.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
October 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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A Robin stopped by last evening to check if the crabapples were ripe.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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A pair of fawns took a walk through our back yard the other night!

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#deer #whitetaildeer #fawns #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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The hummingbirds seem to be enjoying the Rose of Sharon.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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The hummingbirds seem to be enjoying the Rose of Sharon.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #birdsinflight #hummingbird #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
September 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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This one chose to sit on the trellis while feeding.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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The hummingbirds have been visiting the bean trellis in my garden.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Goldfinch having a splash in the fountain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly enjoying the Zinnias

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#butterfly #pollinators #insects #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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A brilliant Goldfinch perches on the Hobbit Jade next to the fountain.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
August 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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A couple of juvenile Barn Swallows hanging out on the laundry line a few evenings ago

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
July 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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I'm excited about watching birds at this lovely spot!

#birdwatching #fountain #waterfeature
July 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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My husband made a lovely bubbling rock fountain/bird bath for me. I still need to add a few finishing touches to the bed.

#photography #waterfeature #fountain
July 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Finally found a few minutes to watch birds this afternoon.

House Finch photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
July 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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A Baltimore Oriole feeds one of his fledglings a beak full of grape jelly in the Crabapple Tree this morning.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
Baltimore Oriole feeding a fledgling.
July 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Another photo of the Eastern Kingbird from last evening.

Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.

#birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #photography #teamcanon
June 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM